NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Public Health Medicine - D&A - 0.2FTE - Apply via eCredential
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Public Health Medicine
Hours Per Week: 8 (0.2FTE)
Requisition ID: REQ704300
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,
Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at the NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service within the Lifespan Clinic.
Successful applicants will provide expert assessment, advice and management of patients attending the NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Services, within their scope of practice. They will also provide high level specialist advice and public health management skills on the public and population health aspects of the service and contribute to advocacy, service development and research within the field. This may include the surveillance, identification and management of emerging population health, communicable disease and environmental health hazards for the patient cohort.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the care of a cohort whose health needs are complex and whose premature morbidity and mortality is well attested to in the medical literature.
This is a 0.2 full-time equivalent role (8 hours per week). Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Together, Achieving Better Health
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.
See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI
To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD
If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
- Holds a substantive appointment at NBMLHD, Specialist Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (FAFPHM), or equivalent, as provided for in the prevailing Staff Specialists (State) Award (NSW) and a current Drivers Licence of Class C or higher.
- Eligibility for credentialling within the scope of practice of Public Health Medicine, as required for the position. Where possible, evidence of eligibility for an additional extended scope of practice relevant to the position will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge in Public Health through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
- Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring and audit practices at the level of a Specialist Medical Practitioner and demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice, and familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and the Staff Specialists (State) Award 2022 (NSW).
Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf
To see a full position description, please click HERE
To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
We respectfully request no agencies apply
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to Dr Karen Fisher, Clinical Director, NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service, at karen.fisher1@health.nsw.gov.au, or at 4734 3331.
